Like the seaside resort visited on your last vacation, this easy-to-create bracelet reminds you of a good memory. The light and airy crystals capture the beautiful tones of this ocean-inspired slider bracelet. A balance of charming crystals and antiqued details give the bracelet an heirloom quality.
Instructions
STEP 1:
Once stringing is complete, string on a crimp bead.
STEP 2:
Pass string into the loop of one side of clasp and then back into the crimp bead.
STEP 3:
Use the pliers or crimp tool to flatten crimp closed and secure wire in place.
STEP 4:
Repeat crimp process on opposite clasp end or other area.
STEP 5:
To begin stringing bracelet, attach each loop end of the toggle ring closure part with a 10” piece of flexible stringing wire using a crimp bead. Make sure your crimp is completely secure.
STEP 6:
Start stringing your bracelet on each wire end, working in unison to each slider. The bicone pattern is one piece Lt Azore/Blue Zircon/Lt Azore between each Butterfly Slider.
STEP 7:
Repeat pattern until finished. Make sure to size bracelet so that you are sure of fit before ending with Jewelry Basics: Crimping with the loops in the bar closure part. To finish, test crimps for security and then trim free wire ends with cutters.
STEP 8:
When making bracelets with slider components, it is best to keep the tension slightly loose as you string it together. This allows the bracelet to form a natural curve particular to how the slider is shaped and works with the crystals. Take care to retain this gently loose feel when crimping to secure.
STEP 9:
Bracelet sample size shown is about 7-1/2”